Drugs Flashcards
1
Q
Drug abuse
A
physical dependence
2
Q
Addiction
A
Despite harmful consequences there is an inability to stop. there is a physical and a [psychological dependence
3
Q
Stimulates (how it affects your mind/body)
A
speed up CNS \+ speed up heart rate & breathing decrees need for sleep. Nicotine, caffeine, cocaine, amphetamines
4
Q
Depressants
A
Slows down CNS
+GABA
Slows breathing, heart rate
Alcohol
5
Q
Opioids
A
Alters perception of pain & pleasure Health problems Brain stem decreases blood pressure Heroin
6
Q
Hallucinogens
A
chemicals similar to neurotransmitters serotonin & acetylcholine & act like them.
panic, terrifying thoughts, flashbacks
7
Q
Marijuana
A
THC(tetrahydrocannabinol) binds with cannabinoid receptors in brain
8
Q
placebo effect
A
improvement in health following treatment with placebo that has no effect on health.
9
Q
MDMA
A
actts like a stimulant & hallucinogen
+serotonin
+energy…
10
Q
Treatment
A
prevention